Specifications; Tightening Torque Specifications; Special Tools And Equipment; Recommended Service Material - Suzuki Intruder VZ1500 Service Manual

6B-9 Steering / Handlebar:
4) Do the same on the other grip end.
5) If the initial force read on the scale when the
handlebars start turning is either too heavy or too
light, adjust it till it satisfies the specification.
a) First, loosen the front fork upper clamp bolts and
steering stem head nut, and then adjust the
steering stem nut by loosening or tightening it.
b) Tighten the steering stem nut, stem head nut and
front fork upper clamp bolts to the specified
torque and recheck the initial force with the
spring scale according to the previously
described procedure.

Tightening Torque Specifications

Fastening part
Handlebar clamp bolt
Steering stem nut
Steering stem head nut
Handlebar holder bolt
NOTE
The specified tightening torque is described in the following.
"Handlebars Components (Page 6B-1)"
"Steering Components (Page 6B-4)"
Reference:
For the tightening torque of fastener not specified in this section, refer to "Tightening Torque List in Section 0C
(Page 0C-8)".

Recommended Service Material

Material
Grease
Handle grip bond
NOTE
Required service material is also described in the following.
"Steering Components (Page 6B-4)"

Specifications

45 N⋅m (4.5 kgf-m, 32.5 lbf-ft) then turn
back 1/2 – 1/4

Special Tools and Equipment

SUZUKI recommended product or Specification
SUZUKI SUPER GREASE A or
equivalent
Handle Grip Bond (commercially
available)
c) If the initial force is found within the specified
range, adjustment has been completed.
NOTE
Hold the front fork legs, move them back and
forth and make sure that the steering is not
loose.
Tightening torque
N⋅m kgf-m
23 2.3
90 9.0
45 4.5
P/No.: 99000–25010
—
B940H26207001
Note
lbf-ft
16.5 (Page 6B-2)
(Page 6B-6)
65.0 (Page 6B-6)
32.5 (Page 6B-7)
B940H26208001
Note
(Page 6B-3) / (Page 6B-
6)
(Page 6B-2)